Welcome to Bookanook Studio (M.J. Reidy)
KID'S STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS ​​
FACE TO FACE WORKSHOPS POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
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STAY TUNED FOR ZOOM/ONLINE CLASSES FOR KIDS
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THE POWER OF THE PEN
21/03/21 10am-12pm $30
Artspace Pop Up Gallery
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Phone/Online Writing mentoring - Want to start writing project but need more individual support? Until June 30th sessions start at just $45 per hour or $80 for two hours.
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About
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Writing​
My award winning short stories have been published or performed in: Elle Australia, INK3, Award Winning Australian Writing, Melaleuca Blue, Grieve, Newcastle Short Story Prize anthology (2018 & 2020), Monologue Adventures Voices of Women Project, Australian Poetry Slam, LitLive and the ABC. In 2018, I was a panellist at the Australian Short Story Festival in Perth, WA. I was the winner of Elle magazine's national short story competition in 2018 and in 2020, winner of the KSP Short Fiction Awards (W.A).
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Designer - Book Clutches
I'm an artist and designer of bespoke book clutches - my passion is to transform unloved books and turn them into wearable pieces of art. My passion is upcycling - finding unloved books and transforming them into unique statement pieces. I absolutely love to make gifts for bookish fans and nerds like myself! Visit my Shop page to browse my bespoke clutches.
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Creative Writing Workshops - facilitator
I run creative writing workshops on the Central Coast and Hunter region, working with adults and children. I'm passionate about encouraging people to embrace the power of storytelling.
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Thanks for visiting,
Michelle (M.J Reidy) x
Contact
Phone: 0424 771 075
Instagram: @bookanookstudio
Facebook: M.J. Reidy
Email: mjreidy1975@gmail.com